Description
A rich and creamy Italian-style frozen dessert with a smooth, dense texture and intense flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups whole milk
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 4 large egg yolks
- 1 tsp vanilla extract (or other flavoring)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- 1. In a saucepan, heat the milk and cream over medium heat until just simmering.
- 2. In a bowl, whisk together the egg yolks and sugar until pale and thick.
- 3. Slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the yolks, whisking constantly.
- 4. Return the mixture to the saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until it thickens slightly and coats the back of a spoon.
- 5. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract and a pinch of salt.
- 6. Strain the custard into a clean bowl and chill in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
- 7. Pour into an ice cream maker and churn according to the manufacturer’s instructions.
- 8. Transfer to a container and freeze for 2–4 hours until firm.
Notes
- For chocolate gelato, mix in 1/2 cup melted dark chocolate before chilling.
- For fruit flavors, add puréed fruit during the churning stage.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Churned
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/2 cup
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 45mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: gelato, ice cream, frozen dessert, Italian gelato